‘Be the Change
You Wish To See
in the World’
As an artist with a culturally diverse upbringing and a love for travel, I strive to:
create a space where women and girls of all cultures and ethnicities can see themselves beautifully reflected and celebrated.
increase self-love and belonging.
promote tolerance and understanding towards those that are different from us.
spark curiosity, build connection and encourage cross-cultural conversations.
empower women and girls in underrepresented and misrepresented communities.
My ultimate goal is to change the narrative and create a more inclusive world where people of all cultures feel seen and valued.
My Story
I’m a multicultural mix of East and West.
The Netherlands is where I grew up and spent my magical childhood years.
Cyprus is where I went to high school and over the years it became like a second home.
Later, I also gave birth to my daughter there.
Egypt is where my roots lie and where I went to university while also learning more about my cultural heritage.
Dubai is where my heart is and incidentally also where I met my husband and got married.
France is my beloved current home and where I gave birth to my son.
Confused? Me, too!
As you can imagine, I’ve lived my life never quite fitting in. While this bothered me growing up, over the years I’ve come to appreciate how my background gave me a unique experience of the world.
When I became a mother, it became increasingly important to me that my kids feel proud of all their cultural identities and to see the beauty in their differences.
I believe that exposing kids early on to different cultures and traditions in a fun and authentic way can foster a genuine interest and embracing of people of all cultures as they grow into adulthood. Through introducing themes of diversity in my art, I hope to increase tolerance, empathy, self-love and belonging.
My art also helps me share the joy and magic that happens when we experience other cultures and take the opportunity to learn from each other. These connections and memories enrich our lives like nothing else can!
Artwork & Process
I create character art by hand using my iPad and Apple Pencil. Combining learnings from traditional and digital techniques, my work is recognized for its glamorous style, rich colors and fun details. Glitter is also a prominent feature in my art.
I believe in honouring each character through giving it the time and patience it needs to develop to its full potential. In a fast paced world where AI is taking over and algorithms are pushing us towards quantity over quality, I believe there will always be those who appreciate human honed skills and a keen attention to detail. Just as a luxury designer bag that can take several days to make cannot be replaced by a fast fashion brand, I believe the same concept applies to art.
I love experimenting with color, texture and a variety of tools to add depth and interest to my work. Then, I like to finish it all off with a generous sprinkling of stardust ✨ (side note: if you don’t like glitter, we can’t be friends!)
Fav Books
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Will by Will Smith
Fav Movies
The Greatest Showman
What Dreams May Come
The Notebook
Fav Foods
Lebanese
Italian
Indian
